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Live the Gospel,Whatever it takes!

Welcome to St. Ignatius Catholic Community in the Mount Vernon section of downtown Baltimore.

Over a thousand people have found a spiritual home here—people of all ages, cultures, and in different seasons of life. Families are encouraged, children are nurtured, older people are supported, and college students are challenged.

As a Jesuit parish, we encourage people to reflect on their experiences and to discern God’s presence in their lives. Our desire is to nurture lay leadership as well as personal faith a “faith that does justice” by way of solidarity with the poor and dedication to the greater good.

Parish 'The Thought'

The parish weekly newsletter with all of the events, spiritual resources, and information on the goings on in the church.

In the movie Dead Man Walking, Sr. Helen Prejean, played by Susan Sarandon, paid a home visit to the Delacroix family to extend her sympathy to them. Their daughter was murdered by a hardened criminal named Matthew Poncelet. She brought them a pie, and they welcomed her as any good Cajun Catholic home would welcome a Catholic sister. They perceived her visit signaled that she came to her senses and was won over to their way of seeing things: that Poncelet deserved the needle, to be put to death. How wrong they were. Sr. Helen told them she would be his chaplain. She was against the death penalty. They kicked her out. 

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As a Jesuit parish, we believe we are called to explore, discover, respect, protect, and enhance whatever is humane and graced in every person, and in every culture.

Parish Announcements, News, & Updates

Easter Flower Contributions

Parishioner assistance in the form of donations is needed for our annual Easter Flower Fund. This drive allows St. Ignatius to decorate the sanctuary properly for such a great occasion. Flower orders are placed at the end of March. Donations are accepted until March 17. Would you like to donate

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Inaugural Young Adult Food & Fellowship Social

Mark your calendars – Our Inaugural Young Adult Food & Fellowship social is happening (this) Sunday, January 21st, right after the 6 pm Mass at Never on Sunday. Come and join us for a delightful evening, meet new friends, and enjoy some faith-filled fun. On January 27th we will be

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A Note From The Young Adult Ministry

Interested in being a lector or Eucharistic minister at this (6pm) Mass? If you’ve never done it before, stay after Mass (the 6 pm) for a quick chat with Deacon Andrew.  Those with previous experience may signup at https://bit.ly/6pmMassSignup. Details can be found on the webpage & Instagram.  Mark your calendars for

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Upcoming Events & Meetings

Young Adult: “Discussion on Draft”

Discussion on Draft: Where Faith Meets Real Life Gather with other young adults for an evening of faith, fun, and community as we celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Joseph (a […]

A Lenten Retreat in the Ignatian Tradition

Loyola on the Potomac is a Jesuit Retreat House 9270 Loyola Retreat Road, Faulkner, United States

The Angel Gabriel reminds an astonished Virgin Mary that all things are possible for God. While we might believe this to be true in Mary’s case, it is sometimes difficult […]

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Stations of the Cross

St. Ignatius Catholic Community 740 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, United States

The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events […]

Palm Sunday

St. Ignatius Catholic Community 740 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, United States

Palm Sunday Masses 10 AM and 6 PM Every year on the Sunday before Easter – the sixth Sunday of Lent – the church celebrates “Palm Sunday.” Most general calendars […]

Holy Thursday

Daily Mass will be held at 7:25 AM and Holy Thursday Mass will be held at 7:30 PM The Significance of Holy Thursday Except for the resurrection on Easter, Holy […]

Good Friday

St. Ignatius Catholic Community 740 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, United States

Daily Mass @ 7:25 AM; 12: 00 pm Mass of the Presanctified with Adoration of the Cross; 6: 00 pm Stations of the Cross, Confessions, Night Prayer begins at 7:00 […]

Holy Saturday

St. Ignatius Catholic Community 740 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, United States

If You’ve Never Been To Easter Vigil Mass, Here’s Why You Need To Go The Mother of All Vigils The Easter Vigil is the greatest liturgy of the entire year […]

Easter Sunday

St. Ignatius Catholic Community 740 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, United States

8 AM & 10AM Mass Easter is the celebration of Christ's resurrection from the dead. It is celebrated on Sunday, and marks the end of Holy Week, the end of […]

Loaves & Fishes

Loaves & Fishes

The Loaves and Fishes Ministry began in order to provide a nourishing weekend meal to the homeless and poor of Baltimore City and create an opportunity for fellowship for homeless patrons and ministry volunteers, trying to understand and live out the Gospel challenge of Matthew 25.
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Young Adult Ministry

Young Adult Ministry

We strive to build community for young adults in their twenties and thirties by fostering a loving, respectful, faith-seeking and fun atmosphere.
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Embracing God’s Gifts

Embracing God’s Gifts

Our mission is to create opportunities for the spiritual enrichment, support and inclusion of all diverse individuals, while being informed by church teaching, and to promote awareness and community building among them.
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Immigration Committee

Immigration Committee

We feel called by the Gospel and guided by Catholic Social Teaching to welcome the stranger by seeing in the immigrant the face of Christ. America is a country built by immigrants, most of us need to look back only one or two generations to discover our own immigrant ancestors.
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PREP

PREP

Our program prepares children cognitively, spiritually and experientially throughout grade school and middle school, and includes sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
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St. Ignatius Reading & Discussion Group

St. Ignatius Reading & Discussion Group

We discuss a varied selection of books and topics to expand our knowledge and stimulate reflection—to increase our vision and see through the eyes of others through thoughtful, well prepared, civil discussions of selected books.
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Antiracism Taskforce

Antiracism Taskforce

We use Catholic teachings on social justice and Ignatian spirituality to discern how God is calling us to confront racism.
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Environmental Justice Committee

Environmental Justice Committee

The Environmental Justice Committee works to advance, educate and participate with individuals and groups to improve the condition of the environment for all of the earth’s inhabitants through direct action, education and advocacy in harmony with the environment.
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Hunger, Housing & Poverty Committee

Hunger, Housing & Poverty Committee

Our mission is to educate and advocate for those who are food insecure, in need in housing, and suffering. We work to oppose any budget cuts that would increase hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world.
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